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AI generatedLiability lawsuits curb multi-family housing construction
Rising costs and limited availability of liability insurance are threatening the viability of multi-family properties in the US, necessitating reforms.
AI generatedLomond expands into Bristol with acquisition of twelve branches
Lomond has acquired Ocean Property Services Group, adding twelve branches in Bristol to its network and establishing a new regional hub.
AI generatedCrest Nicholson Expects £10 Million Operating Loss in Weak Market
British housebuilder Crest Nicholson forecasts a £10 million operating loss for the current financial year, driven by weaker market conditions.
AI generatedSwap Rates Reach Three-Year High: Higher Mortgage Rates Anticipated for British Homeowners
Five-year swap rates in the United Kingdom have climbed to their highest level in three years due to global bond market volatility and rising oil prices.
AI generatedAgent Profile: Libby McKinney Tritschler of William Raveis Real Estate
Libby McKinney Tritschler, Executive Vice President at William Raveis Real Estate, discusses her 20-year career, her biggest transactions, and her career-rel…
AI generatedNew Liability Risks for UK Estate Agents from October
Estate agents in the United Kingdom will face expanded legal obligations regarding workplace harassment from October 2026.
AI generatedDevon: Estate Agency Acquired in Major Deal
An estate agency with four branches in Devon has been acquired by franchisee Sara Watkins-Schmidt, expanding her managed portfolio from 33 to 408 properties.
AI generatedProperty Software Provider Alto Introduces AI Tools for Agents
Alto, a leading PropTech company, has unveiled a new suite of AI-powered features designed to optimise the daily work of real estate agents.
AI generatedSocialist Wave in New York: Impact on the Real Estate Market
A series of candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America have won primaries in New York and plan far-reaching progressive policy changes in Albany.
AI generatedRelated Ross acquires land for major mixed-use project in Florida
Billionaire Stephen Ross has acquired a significant plot for a large-scale mixed-use project in Wellington, Florida, financed by Starwood Property Trust.
AI generatedNuveen Green Capital finances residential project in Miami with $173 million C-PACE loan
Nuveen Green Capital closed a $172.5 million C-PACE loan for the Shoma Bay residential project in North Bay Village, Florida, underscoring the significance o…
AI generatedDermatology Chain LaserAway Opens 15th New York Branch in Upper East Side
LaserAway, a provider of skincare and wellness services, is opening its 15th location in New York City in Manhattan's Upper East Side.
AI generatedTax-Exempt Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Gain Importance
Given the growing need for affordable housing in the USA, the market for tax-exempt Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) is developing into an import…
AI generatedUK mortgage approvals fall to 56,100 in July
In the United Kingdom, mortgage approvals for house purchases declined to 56,100 applications in July, representing a significant decrease compared to the pr…
AI generatedNew Index Rates British Auction Houses by Performance Metrics
A property data company has introduced a comparative index that assesses leading British auction houses based on their performance.
AI generatedOperating Costs for Landlords Rose by 56%, While Rental Income Increased by 26%
Operating costs for landlords have increased more than twice as fast as rental income earned over the past five years.
AI generatedThe new US Housing Act "21st Century ROAD to Housing Act" with ample financing scope
A new US law aims to combat housing shortages with over 40 incentives and reforms, but opinions on its effectiveness are divided.
AI generatedMultiple financing enables £1.1 million for conversion in Reading
FRP Real Estate Advisory has arranged a refinancing of £1.1 million for a completed office-to-residential conversion in Reading.
AI generatedRoma Finance Provides £1.1 Million Bridging Loan for Denton Food Hall
Roma Finance has completed a £1.1 million commercial bridging loan for Hatters Square Limited, the owner of a food and drink hall in Denton, within one week.
AI generatedUK Property Prices Rise by 0.2% in August, Halting Decline
UK property prices recorded a monthly increase of 0.2% in August, marking the first rise since April.
AI generatedCMBS Market 2026: Record Volume and Structural Shifts
The Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) market is set to exceed expectations in 2026, heading for a volume of nearly $140 billion, driven primarily…
AI generatedResidential Property Sales in Greater Palm Beach Rise as Supply Shrinks
In July 2026, the residential property market in Palm Beach County accelerated, as transaction volumes increased due to shrinking supply and strong demand.
AI generatedForbearances and Adjustments Dominate Latest Commercial Mortgage Data
New data shows that modified CMBS and CRE CLO loans worth USD 2.36 billion were recorded between May and July 2026, with forbearances and combined modificati…
AI generatedButlr's New Thermal Sensor Products Target Occupancy Management and Restrooms
Butlr, an MIT spin-off, introduces two new thermal sensor products designed to help building operators reduce costs and maintain anonymity.
AI generatedGreenBarn: David Welsh and David Schonbraun don't shy away from complexity
Industry veterans David Welsh and David Schonbraun of GreenBarn Capital were not deterred by the complexities of the real estate market.
AI generatedRetail Location Intelligence: Growing Sophistication and Importance
The analysis of retail locations is advancing rapidly in terms of technology, offering detailed predictions for sales and returns on investment down to speci…
AI generatedScion Group and Ares Acquire US Student Housing Portfolio for $435 Million
The Scion Group and Ares Management have acquired a student housing portfolio in Texas, Tennessee, and Georgia for approximately $435 million, their second m…
AI generatedCricket training centre leases 14,000 sq ft near Bryant Park for first US outpost
The Australian concept Century Cricket Centre is opening its first US branch in New York City with a 14,000 square foot lease.
AI generatedWalton Street Capital refinances Tampa Bay area residential properties with $44m loan
A joint venture between Mast Capital and Rockpoint secured a $44 million floating-rate loan for a residential complex in Wesley Chapel, Florida.
AI generatedTrump calls for federal tax incentives for film production amid Hollywood crisis
President Donald Trump is advocating for the introduction of a nationwide tax incentive to promote film and television production in the USA, in order to hel…